Hi--

>I am thinking about buying one for use with an N70. However, your comments
>about the 1.4 vs 1.8 indicate the 1/2 stop in speed is not worth the money
>and the 1.8 may be a better lens from a practicality standpoint. Can you
>un-confuse me?
>
>I realize the 1.8 is not autofocus.
LemontN@aol.com

Um, the f1.8 is available as an AF lens, and there is a 2/3-3/4 stop difference in speed between f1.4 and f1.8... Though the f1.4 is not outstanding at f1.4, most of the frame at f2 is - a good sample f1.8
has better corners at f2, but not as good contrast over most of the
frame. Differences narrow further at smaller stops, so I generally
regard them as equal-quality, but slightly different in the particulars
(and the f1.8 has less linear distortion...).